Thu, Apr-23-15, 00:41
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Senior Member
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Plan: General Low Carb
Stats: 164/162.6/151
BF:Sure is
Progress: 11%
Location: SoCal
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I've just put myself through 10 weeks of researching kidney disease. The one thing every place seems to say is, protein doesn't harm normally functioning kidneys.
However, the majority of sites/organizations/papers say lowering protein slows the progression to dialysis or transplant. Doesn't mean you will go that far, that's just what you hear most. However, I have read varying recommendations for protein amount for slowing, anywhere from .6 to .8 (most frequent) to 1.0 g per kilo of normal body weight. So there is no consensus on amount.
I had an appointment with a Low Carb Dietician who recommended 60-80 grams of protein for me...I'm 5'3", 62 yo, Stage 3 CKD. Dr. Fung said LCHF is safe for me to do, because it is high fat, not high protein. I haven't asked him yet for a protein amount to shoot for.
There are 5 grams of protein per ounce of raw ribeye, fat trimmed off (just the way the USDA database has it) How thick of a piece of meat is your doctor talking about? The size he said could be 4 ounces, could be 6. At the highest that is 30 g. protein. Also - salmon = 6 g. protein, and cheese = 7 g. protein, per ounce.
I buy jumbo organic eggs - 13g. per egg.
Adds up fast! But it's more than your doctor said!
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